Has Christ been divided? As I read that question in 1 Corinthians 1:13, I wonder what Paul would think about the modern “church” with its thousands of denominations, factions, and divisions. The church at Corinth was a local congregation plagued by division and sin. “Chloe’s people” had brought a report that the believers were quarreling, …
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How Can We Show The Love Of Jesus By Showing Compassion?
This article on compassion is the fourth in a series of articles I wrote for BibleStudyTools.com. Virtues like honesty, being considerate, and striving to be a good listener don't come naturally, but are developed in us as the Holy Spirit sanctifies us. These virtues are practical ways to show the character and glory of God's …
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If You Are In Christ, You Are IN CHRIST!
While I’m “on break” from leading a Bible study this summer, I’ve set a goal to study 1 and 2 Corinthians on my own. I can’t seem to get past the first chapter. This letter from Paul is a response to a report he received about the church, the local body of believers in the …
How Does Honesty Help Us Model The Love Of Jesus?
[This article was written for BibleStudyTools. You can find the original post here.] *** How important is honesty to you? I would imagine that 100% of survey participants would all say they hate to be lied to, but a far less percentage would be able to honestly say they always tell the truth. Lying has …
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The Story of Sosthenes
In 1 Corinthians 1:1 we are introduced to Sosthenes, Paul’s companion and possibly his scribe in writing this first letter to the believers at Corinth. It’s likely you’ve never heard of him, as his name is only mentioned twice in the New Testament. We first meet Sosthenes in Acts 18. Paul has spent the last …
The Way Of The Word 